Indiana ex-waitress guilty of inflating tips

A former waitress at a Madison restaurant has admitted she inflated tip amounts by as much as $80.

April Royalty, 36, pleaded guilty to 23 counts of felony theft last week in Jefferson Circuit Court. As part of a plea agreement, her four-year prison sentence was ordered to be served in community corrections. Royalty admitted she falsified tip amounts of 23 patrons at Crystal & Jules restaurant.

The judge also ordered Royalty to pay more than $600 in restitution.

The restaurant's owner contacted police after two customers complained their tips had been altered.

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Indiana ex-waitress guilty of inflating tips

A former waitress at a Madison restaurant has admitted she inflated tip amounts by as much as $80.